Daily Current Affairs – 31 July 2025

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Subject: Mining Policy Reform and Employment Generation     In a landmark decision, the Central Government has approved a new arrangement where farmers owning at least four hectares of land can be granted mining leases for major minerals.    A proposal regarding this policy has been presented in Parliament, aiming to boost local mining activity and generate employment for rural youth. This development is expected to significantly contribute to regional industrial development and enhance state revenue. Conversion of Minor to Major Minerals:...

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Categories: Culture, History Important archaeological finding has been recorded in west Rajasthan where the remnants of, The Harappan Civilization, have been discovered at Ratadiya Dhery, which is located 60 km northwest of Ramgarh Tehsil within the Jaisalmer district. The scholars assume that the site is approximately 4500 years old, which makes it a part of a significant chain of the spreading of the Indus Valley Civilization.  Retrievable artifacts are:  Red-slipped pots (jars, bowls, perforated jars) ,Chert blades, Triangular shaped and...

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India and NASA had their own agreements and issues: On July 29, 2025, the NASA-ISRO NISAR satellite was launched, the first common Earth observation project between ISRO and NASA. NISAR works on the basis of dual-frequency SAR to observe environmental changes and control disasters. It will provide agricultural, water and strategic maritime applications data. The partnership consisted of more than 240 scientists of three nations and engineers. The mission establishes an international standard of climate collaboration worldwide as well as...